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Re: Water intrusion Dakota 2006? [saddakota] by dewaltdakota
Mar 01, 2007 (8:32 am)
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Replying to: saddakota (Feb 28, 2007 2:51 pm)

I had to have my carpet replaced in my 2005 Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 Laramie, after the driver's side footwell became so soaked with rainwater, I sucked over two gallons out of it with a shop vac. The leak had been there for a while, because my carpet smelled mouldy. I just didn't know it, because the water was running behind the carpet and under the padding, where it was hidden by both the thickness of the padding, and the floor mat.
 
They found several places along the firewall, where screws didn't completely seal the holes they were anchored into. I don't know yet if they've cured the leak yet, because we haven't had any hard rains since the fix was done.
 
I have no choice but to park across a hill at home, with the driver's side uphill, and passenger side downhill. It wouldn't surprise me if I still experience leaks, as I've often opened my D/S door after a rainstorm, only to have a stream of water run out along the seal (like it's been piling up against it).
 
I'd rather find out sooner, rather than later, if I still have a problem. I may find out tomorrow, as we have a decent chance for rain, tonight.
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Re: Water intrusion Dakota 2006? [dewaltdakota] by dewaltdakota
Mar 02, 2007 (1:10 pm)
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Replying to: dewaltdakota (Mar 01, 2007 8:32 am)

Well ... as I (hoped?), it poured last night, so I finally got to see if the leak was fixed. As I expected - it was not. The driver's side front floorpan was wet again.
 
When I called the dealership, the service manager asked me where it was coming in. I said that it looked like it was coming up over the weatherstripping, at the door threshhold. His response was "That's impossible!", which came across more like "You LIAR!"
 
They already owe me a new piece of plastic trim for the passenger side threshhold/kickpanel area, from where they cracked it while replacing the carpet. I've been jerked around over that, as well. For a "5-star dealership", this guy certainly isn't earning any points with me...
 
The trim piece should be in early next week, at which time, they'll take another whack at fixing the leak.
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Re: Water intrusion Dakota 2006? [dewaltdakota] by dustyk
Mar 05, 2007 (8:18 pm)
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Replying to: dewaltdakota (Mar 02, 2007 1:10 pm)

Did you find water under and on top of the carpet?
 
Regards,
Dusty
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Re: Water intrusion Dakota 2006? [dustyk] by dewaltdakota
Mar 06, 2007 (6:12 am)
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Replying to: dustyk (Mar 05, 2007 8:18 pm)

Just under the carpet. It only shows up from the top side, if enough water has intruded that it squishes up through the carpeting when I step on it. The padding gets soaked. I have Husky floor mats, so any water landing on top, would stay on top. I haven't been able to locate any obvious moisture trails, leading down along the firewall to the floor pan.
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Re: Water intrusion Dakota 2006? [dewaltdakota] by dustyk
Mar 13, 2007 (3:08 am)
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Replying to: dewaltdakota (Mar 06, 2007 6:12 am)

Sorry for the late response.
 
Have you looked in the cavity behind the left kick panel adjacent to the parking brake for water? The electrical harness from the drivers' door comes through a cab bulkhead, and runs downward in to the inside of the cab. Where the door harness breaks through the cab bulkhead is a large rubber grommet that is the air and water seal. This could be incorrectly installed and allowing water to run down the harness and in to the cab.
 
Is there any water on the passenger side? A clogged plenum drain can cause water to build up in the heater housing and it will drip out of the lower heater outlets.
 
Bests,
Dusty
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Re: Water intrusion Dakota 2006? [dustyk] by dewaltdakota
Mar 13, 2007 (4:36 am)
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Replying to: dustyk (Mar 13, 2007 3:08 am)

Thanks for the tips, Dusty. The passenger side is bone dry. The Dakota is at the dealership today, so they can take another whack at it. I'll give 'em a call, and ask them to specifically check that grommet.
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Re: Water intrusion Dakota 2006? [dewaltdakota] by pynazz
Mar 19, 2007 (4:51 pm)
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Replying to: dewaltdakota (Mar 02, 2007 1:10 pm)

hello, been searching the net for any fixes for my dakota's soaked carpet on the PASSENGER side. came across your thread and would very much like to know more about your experience. a few other finds noted, things like "roof seams causing water to leak behind the dash and showing up under the carpet. by the way, we all agree that water is not showing up on top of the carpet, it is obviously rain water, (can tell the difference between antifreeze and water). also found that my cd player failing, not the radio, and electrical short causing my new high-quality battery to die overnight are also a widespread problems. as i am not under warranty, is there ANY help from dealers, or do i need to preform the fix for the leak, (and subsequent carpet damage) myself-if i can figure out the problem? thanks-mike
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Re: Water intrusion Dakota 2006? [pynazz] by pynazz
Mar 21, 2007 (7:41 am)
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Replying to: pynazz (Mar 19, 2007 4:51 pm)

removed the cowling, plastic kick plate and pulled back the carpet to inspect for leaks while my friend poured water on the right front pillar and into the cowling area. nothing. it seemed ridiculous to check the rear of my club cab, but i sprayed the seams between the roof and the cab in the rear and sure enough water is pouring in and goes straight to the floor pan on the passenger side. next i have to remove the camper shell to preform the repair. (hope i don't need to remove the back slider...) thanks-mike
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06 club cab by jab02lhs
Mar 24, 2007 (12:09 am)
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Just picked up my 06 clubcab Laramie 3weeks ago.
 
Took it in yesterday for water dripping from the top screw cover on the drivers side grab bar every time it rained.
 
They said the independant leak guy that comes in once a week resealed the windshield and the roof seam.
 
Just gotta wait for rain to see??????
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Replacement Cup Holder by red45891
Jun 07, 2007 (4:38 am)
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I am trying to find a place to buy a Cup Holder for my 1997 Dodge Dakota. I cant seem to find a place where they sell them. Could you help me??
 
Thank You

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